Case for cigarette papers



F. MERENSKY CASE FOR CIGARETTE PABERS July 26, 1927.

FiledApril 26. 1926 w m mu M r 6 M 0W *2 Attorney Patented July 26, 1927.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

FELIX MERENSKY, OF LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, ASSIGNOR OF FIFTY PER CENT T0 GEORGE MERENSKY, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

CASE FOR CIGARETTE PAPERS.

Application filed April 26, 1926. Serial No. 104,716.

This invention relates to a special article of manufacture which may be conveniently termed as a case for cigarette papers, the same having more specific reference to an article of this kind which is especially, but not necessarily, designed for accommodating a book of cigarette papers.

The invention has been designed with a view toward providing an artistic enclosure for the common cigarette books, and the same so constructed as to effectively enclose the papers to protect them against tearing, against loss, and against in ury from moisture such as rain and perspiration, whereby to insure dry and sanitary papers at all times for those who roll their own.

An important object is to provide a tie vice of this kind which includes a pair of symmetrical backing members connected by a flexible hinge joint and a closing flap, together with cooperating snap fasteners for maintaining the flaps closed to effectively confine cigarette paper books in the case.

()ther features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side view of the improved article holder or case showing the same equipped with an ornamental picture.

Figure 2 is a view of the reverse side of the case shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a View like Figure 1 showing initials substituted for the picture.

Figure 4 is a view of the device as it ap pears when open and with the package or book of cigarette papers contained therein.

Figure 5 is a View similar to Figure 4 showing the book removed.

Figure 6 is a sectional view through the several plies of material from which the de vice is made, showing how it is constructed.

Referring now to the device in detail, I first wish to call attention to Figure 6 wherein it will be seen that several different plies of different kinds of material are em ployed in the general make up of the device. From this figure it will be seen that the reference character 1 designates a ply of cardboard, the reference character 2 designates two layers of water proof tar paper disposed on the outer side of the cardboard,

an outer facing of a piece of leather 3 and a leather lining l. The leather facing and paper 2 is folded over the marginal edges of the card board and the lining is attached thereto in any appropriate manner as indicated in this figure.

The device in plan view, comprises two symmetrical sections 5 and 6, the joining portion 7 being constructed to provide a flexible hinge of the approximate width shown. These sections are provided on the inner sides with substantially elastic straps 8 and 9 respectively. In addition, a closing flap 10 is constructed of the outline shown and is connected by a hinge 11 to the section 5. The flap 10 is provided with a snap fastener 12 engageable with the cooperating stud (not shown). The cigarette paper book is shown in position in Figure 4, and by reference to this figure itwill be seen that one leaf is designated by the reference character 13, and the other leaf by the reference character let. The cigarette papers not numbered are shown in Figure 4. The free edge of one of the backing leaves 13 is disposed beneath the strap 9 and the other leaf is disposed between the strap 8. In addition, I provide a strap 16 which is adapted to accommodate a common form of marketed papers.

I propose to either provide the leather facing of the sect-ion 5 on its outer side with initials as indicated at 17 in Figure 3 or with a picture as indicated at 18 in Figure 1. Obviously, the materials 1, 2 and 3, must be cut off to provide an opening to accommodate a picture which may consist of a photograph and a celluloid window. At this time I would direct attention to Figure 5 wherein it will be seen that the reference character 1.!) designates a tongue which is slit from the lining i. This serves as a closure for the picture which is placed in the opening. The picture may be stitched in place by attaching it and the celluloid window to the leather covering 3.

It is obvious from the foregoing that I have produced a simple and inexpensive article of manufacture which serves as an effective dust proof and moisture proof casing for a package of cigarette papers. It

maintains the cigarette papers in a dry and sanitary condition and is always ready for use, even though they may be carried in a sweaty pocket'andmay come in contact with greasy hands and clothes. No doubt by considering the description in connection with the disclosure of the invei'1ti'on,'a clear un- 15 may be resortedtoif desired.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:--

As a neWJarticle of manufacture, a container for'a book of cigarette papers, said container comprising hingedly connected backing members of synnnctrical design and a"closiiig"fi:tlp, said'eontainer being constrnctedfroinan inner ply of relatively still' material, avater proofed sheet material placed'against the outer side of the still material, a'tt'acing. and covering for said Water proofing material, and a lining for 'sald stili material. a

'In testimony whereot l aflix my signature.

FELIX MERIQJSK Y. 

